100 STAT. 500 PUBLIC LAW 99-324—MAY 27, 1986
Public Law 99-324
99th Congress
Joint Resolution
May 27, 1986 To authorize and request the President to designate the month of June 1986 as
[S.J. Res. 266] "Youth Suicide Prevention Month".
Whereas the youth of society represent the hope for the future;
Whereas the rate of youth suicide has increased more than threefold
in the last two decades;
Whereas over five thousand young Americans took their lives last
year, many more attempted suicide, and countless families were
affected;
Whereas youth suicide is a phenomenon which must be addressed by
a concerned society; and
Whereas youth suicide is a national problem which can only be
solved through the combined efforts of individuals, families,
communities, organizations, and government to educate society:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled. That the month of June
1986 is designated as "Youth Suicide Prevention Month" and the
President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation call-
ing upon the Governors of the several States, the chief officials of
local governments, and the people of the United States to observe
such month with appropriate programs and activities.
Approved May 27, 1986.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 266:
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986):
Feb. 27, considered and passed Senate.
May 15, considered and passed House.